Bus services in Villupuram and Kallakurichi districts, including inter-state services, remained largely unaffected amid the call for strike by various transport unions in support of their charter of demands, which includes implementation of the old pension scheme and filling up of vacant posts, among others.
According to Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) officials, 88.48% of buses were operated by the TNSTC on Tuesday.
As many as 238 schedules were operated from 12 a.m. to 8 a.m. against the total of 269 schedules in Villupuram district comprising Villupuram, Tindivanam and Gingee.